Tang Xuanzong Biography (Ping)

Author: Xu Daoxun, Zhao Keyao
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Features: This book adopts the form of historical biography, analyzing the merits and demerits of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang and Yang Guifei based on reliable rather than fictional historical materials, striving for an objective evaluation. Unlike popular biographies already published, this book focuses on exploring the social conditions that led Emperor Xuanzong to become a great Tang ruler and reveals the historical reasons behind his love affair with Yang Guifei. From the life of the protagonists, one can see the characteristics of the entire era, showcasing various groups, events, institutions, economic life, arts and sciences, religious superstitions, rituals and customs, social psychology, and more. As for the excavation of historical materials, it aims to break through in both breadth and depth, compiling different accounts and clarifying facts, with truth-seeking as the ultimate goal. This book uses rich historical materials to objectively and authentically narrate Emperor Xuanzong's reign as a monarch, his historical achievements and shortcomings, revealing the evolutionary process of the Tang Dynasty's decline from prosperity. The book provides a detailed introduction to the tragic love story between Emperor Xuanzong and Yang Guifei, systematically reviewing and analyzing the legends and tales of Li and Yang's love.